Cold ears

Mr. Bifidus
Mr. Bifidus Posts: 21
edited August 2011 in MTB general
Hi All

I seem to suffer from cold ears more than others. Sometimes they'll get so cold that it makes riding so uncomfortable. Once I get into the warmth, it takes about 10 mins for them to warm up!

So, what does everyone recommend to keep them toasty?

There are headbands:
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... dband-9057

Then there are helmet undercovers:
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... over-28300

Some people have even recommended regular tennis-style headbands!

Any opinions?

Cheers,
Mr. B
Spesh Rockhopper 2011

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Thin fleecy balaclava in winter. Other times MTFU.
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  • Dartster
    Dartster Posts: 56
    cooldad wrote:
    MTFU.

    +1 :wink:
  • MrVanilla
    MrVanilla Posts: 60
    Buff, and if that fails MTFU.

    http://www.evanscycles.com/products/buf ... f-ec002038
  • keith1200rs
    keith1200rs Posts: 97
    I use a thin Headsweats beany hat under my helmet in winter. When it's milder, a bandanna which covers the ears.

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  • paulbox
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    Raymondavalon Posts: 5,346
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  • bails87
    bails87 Posts: 12,998
    PaulBox wrote:
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  • welshkev
    welshkev Posts: 9,690
    i wear a fleece headband thing...it looks a bit stupid tbh but like you it gets pretty painful and my ears get cold real quick!!!!
  • edhornby
    edhornby Posts: 1,780
    buff under the helmet for october onwards, then I break out the thick fleecy headband for full on winter
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  • tsenior
    tsenior Posts: 664
    degrees C: headgear

    >10: nowt
    0 to 10: buff
    -10 to 0: hat
    <-10 full face: helmet
  • DodgeT
    DodgeT Posts: 2,255
    I've got a cheapo version of the headband in your first link, makes such a difference just having something covering the back of your head and ears on a cold windy hill. My mates laugh at me but who cares :)
    Great for sticking in your pocket, just in case you need it.
  • captainfly
    captainfly Posts: 1,001
    I usually wear a ful face so keping cool is my problem :o You could wear a snowboard helmet with in built ear muffs.
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Ride a tandem with a hot babe on the rear seat who can keep your ears warm for you.
  • micksjoiner
    micksjoiner Posts: 409
    tights under lid :D
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  • Bobhellen
    Bobhellen Posts: 154
    i all ways go for a good amount of mtfu :lol: unless its realy cold out then i use a seal skin hat :twisted: but sean as some peps think that crule get a buff
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